Dylans

Dylans is the plural form of the given name Dylan, used to refer collectively to multiple people who share the name. It functions in prose as a way to talk about several individuals named Dylan, rather than as a distinct entity or place.

Origins and meaning: The given name Dylan is of Welsh origin and is widely associated with sea imagery. It is often said to mean something like “son of the sea” or “born near the sea,” though the precise etymology is not definitively established. The name rose to broader popularity in the English-speaking world during the mid- to late 20th century, helped in part by the fame of the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.

Usage: In writing, Dylans can appear when discussing or listing people named Dylan, for example, “The Dylans at the conference included two actors and a musician.” The plural form is a straightforward linguistic construction rather than a separate term with a specialized meaning.

Notable bearers: Notable individuals named Dylan span various fields, including Dylan Thomas (poet), Dylan O’Brien (actor), Dylan Sprouse (actor), Dylan Moran (comedian), and Dylan Farrow (writer). The plural form Dylans serves mainly as a shorthand for a group of such individuals rather than as a standalone name.

See also: Dylan (name).